Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Do Not Drive: Front and/or Rear Wheels May Lock Up
- Summary
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
- Consequence
- Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
Missing Owner's Manual/FMVSS 208
- Summary
- General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
- Consequence
- Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
Missing Owner's Manual/FMVSS 225
- Summary
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles may not have received an owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, “Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.”
- Consequence
- Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will provide the owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252532020. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 25, 2025.
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Owner complaints (106)
106 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 106 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60 | 56.6% |
| Electrical system | 22 | 20.8% |
| Power train | 20 | 18.9% |
| Unknown or other | 15 | 14.2% |
| Service brakes | 8 | 7.5% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 6.6% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 2.8% |
| Steering | 3 | 2.8% |
| Structure | 3 | 2.8% |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1.9% |
How 2026 compares with other Silverado 1500 years
Best and worst Silverado 1500 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 712 | 7 |
| 2018 | 520 | 7 |
| 2019 | 1,087 | 10 |
| 2020 | 733 | 12 |
| 2021 | 832 | 8 |
| 2022 | 635 | 6 |
| 2023 | 384 | 3 |
| 2024 | 311 | 2 |
| 2025 | 103 | 0 |
| 2026 | 106 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pu/rc 4wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 26V289000 (wheel), 26V114000 (equipment), 25V815000 (equipment). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems?
Owners filed 106 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (60), Electrical system (22), Power train (20) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What safety rating did the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 get?
NHTSA rated the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pu/rc 4wd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (19.1% rollover risk).
How does the 2026 Silverado 1500 compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (520) and the 2019 the most (1,087). The 2026 drew 106. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.